Brownsfan032
Totowa NJ
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I have a gas class A
I live in northern New Jersey and store my rig in my driveway. We are leaving for a family vacation to Florida leaving December 8th.
Trying to avoid winterizing then having to drain and sanitize for a week and then re-winterizing again.
Any suggestions. Thanks in advance.
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JaxDad
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Blow the water lines clear and pour a little antifreeze in the drain traps. No problem, I do it probably 6 or 7 times a winter between my 2 m/h’s.
Just be sure to read up on how to *properly* blow the lines clear.
No sanitizing required because you’re not filling the lines with goop, once you get the hang of it, winter ing takes 10 minutes, and getting ready for use takes less than 5 minutes. Hook up water and open taps.
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Ed C
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We just keep the heat on. More expensive that winterizing but much easier!
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LouLawrence
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If it's in the driveway you should be able to put a small elec. heater in the wet bays to keep everything above freezing. Another inside the coach should do the same thing.
I am also a big fan of using air to blow out the lines but keep the pressure low and work one line at a time.
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pianotuna
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survive on bottled water for the trip?
Get a large plastic bag for the toilet and use some kitty litter in it.
Regards, Don
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Mfan
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Winterize, then drain into the bottles and rewinterize with the same antifreeze.
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rk911
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Ed C wrote:We just keep the heat on. More expensive that winterizing but much easier!
if you do that be sure to place a 60 or 100-watt incandescent light bulb in the wet bay. many RVs, even basement models, don't heat that area. cheap insurance. Amazon still has incandescent bulbs available.
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ScottG
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JaxDad wrote:Blow the water lines clear and pour a little antifreeze in the drain traps. No problem, I do it probably 6 or 7 times a winter between my 2 m/h’s.
Just be sure to read up on how to *properly* blow the lines clear.
No sanitizing required because you’re not filling the lines with goop, once you get the hang of it, winter ing takes 10 minutes, and getting ready for use takes less than 5 minutes. Hook up water and open taps.
This is what I've done every year.
Just don't forget the outside shower or tank flush!
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